Cottage Cheese

cottage cheeseCottage cheese is a fresh, uncured, moist cheese that’s highly perishable. So why do some cottage cheese containers boast a shelf life of 2 months--or more? Experts give the lowdown on this famously healthy cheese.

 

 

Source(s):

International Dairy Foods Association: “Market Trends and Technology of Some Cultured Dairy Products”

 

 

Cottage Cheese Shelf Life
RefrigeratorFreezer
Cottage Cheese, opened1 week3 months
Cottage Cheese, unopened45-60 days- -
Source(s): 
Boyer, Renee, and Julie McKinney. "Food Storage Guidelines for Consumers." Virginia Cooperative Extension (2009): n. pag. Web. 7 Dec 2009.

Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: CO2 “Pasteurized” Cottage Cheese
 
 

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